Development on coastal land
Development on coastal land is regulated to avoid immediate or future impacts on coastal resources. Inappropriate development can lead to costly and undesirable property protection works such as seawalls. This work often damages beaches and negatively impacts on the recreational and scenic values of public land.
Existing development rights on land can be increased through subdividing (reconfiguring a lot) or rezoning (material change of use). Landowners seeking to increase their development rights on coastal land or construct building works in certain coastal areas must demonstrate how their development proposals will not adversely impact on coastal management.
For specific information on each activity, access the links below:
- Beach and dune works
- Building ponded pastures
- Buildings seaward of a coastal building line
- Canals and artificial waterways
- Dredging, extraction and spoil disposal
- Material change of use of premises
- Reclamation
- Reconfiguring a lot
In 2007, the Department of Natural Resources and Water declared several wild rivers under the Wild Rivers Act 2005 to preserve the natural values. For more information and guidance regarding legislative requirements under the Wild Rivers Act 2005 for applications made within declared wild river areas, please look at Activities In Wild River Areas.
Last updated: 30 October 2007